Democrats flip 14 legislative seats, affirming GOP gerrymander is dead
Wisconsin Republicans held on to the state Legislature in Tuesday’s election, but the flipping of 14 Senate and Assembly seats from red to blue provided the clearest evidence yet that the 2011 partisan gerrymander was real and is now dead.
GOP Flips 2 US House Seats in Pennsylvania, as Republican Scott Perry Wins Again
Republicans have knocked off Democrats in two perennially contested U.S. House seats in eastern Pennsylvania while U.S. Rep. Scott Perry has survived a challenge in southern Pennsylvania
3 Pennsylvania congressional races still uncalled as Republicans fight to keep slim House majority
Three races for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania remained uncalled by The Associated Press on Wednesday, as vote counting continued and Republicans fought to keep their slim majority in the chamber. A House majority would give the GOP a full sweep of power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
Republicans flip two U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania
The flips mean the partisan split for the state’s delegation will be 10-7 Republicans – the latest in a string of victories for the Grand Old Party as it fights to maintain a slim majority in the U.S.
Democrats lose two seats in Pennsylvania as chance to flip House narrows
Two House Democrats have been ousted by their Republican challengers in Pennsylvania, bolstering the GOP’s chances of defending its slim majority as it inches closer to the 218-seat threshold. Republican candidate Ryan Mackenzie defeated three-term incumbent Rep.
House election forecast flips to GOP as Democrats hold on to their last hope
After an election night collapse in both the presidential election and key Senate races, Democrats are looking to the House as their last hope. As it stands, the lower chamber is too close to call, though it’s leaning towards Republican control.
Issue 1 fails big in Ohio despite massive money advantage
Voters rejected Ohio Issue 1 Tuesday, choosing to stick with the status quo instead of setting up a new citizen commission ...
Opinion: Issue 1 and gerrymandering. 5 reasons to vote 'yes' and 'no' on 2024 Ohio ballot
Pros and cons of Ohio Issue One. Five reasons to vote for and 5 reasons to vote against the 2024 ballot issue.
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Republicans Defeat Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative With Brazen Anti-Democratic Tactics
Ohio voters defeated a major ballot initiative on Tuesday that would have ended partisan gerrymandering in the state and ...
Ohio voters reject Issue 1 anti-gerrymandering amendment
Ohio voters rejected a constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have overhauled the state's system for redistricting ...
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How Undemocratic Is Gerrymandering? Look at How Blue Texas Could Be if Democrats Drew the Maps.
Two others, one Democratic and one Republican, could enter “swing district” territory in the event of a “wave election.” Successful gerrymandering requires drawing unusual-looking maps, with ...
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Ohio Issue 1: What is gerrymandering? How does it impact General Assembly, Congress?
There are lots of ways to gerrymander. One method is called packing. Using this technique, mapmakers could cram most of an area's Republicans into one district, which the Republican candidate is ...
Party control of House is last major unknown of election. Here is what you need to know.
Suspense as nation waits to see if Democrats have any official ability to reign in Trump during a second term.
Opinion: Republican gerrymandering will shape control of Congress, and potentially the White House
Much like the fight for the White House and the Senate, the battle for control of the House is especially tight — but it is ...
Opinion: Ohio Issue 1 on gerrymandering and redistricting reform has 10 saying ‘yes’
The presidential race has dominated national headlines, but Ohioans have "gerrymandering" on the minds. Nearly 900 people ...
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How gerrymandering affects democracy in Lawrence
In Kansas, the congressional district map has been redrawn to where district one contains Lawrence, a traditionally ...
Milwaukee Independent2d
Wisconsin Republicans keep control of state legislature despite new maps to fix gerrymandering
The political landscape shifted dramatically last year, however, after liberal justices won control of the state Supreme Court and invalidated the Republican district maps. That move opened the door ...
Texas House Results 2024
View results from the 2024 Texas House of Representatives election. Follow live outcomes and maps by district as votes are ...